Russian President Vladimir Putin walks out from the presidential lounge to take his seat as he is introduced during the closing ceremony for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 23, 2014. (REUTERS)

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Performers take part in the closing ceremony for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 23, 2014. (REUTERS)

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Performers take part in the show during the closing ceremony for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 23, 2014. (REUTERS)

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Athletes enter the stadium during the closing ceremony for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics February 23, 2014. (REUTERS)

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Performers take part in the closing ceremony for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 23, 2014. (REUTERS)

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Performers take part in the show during the closing ceremony for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 23, 2014. (REUTERS)

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A general view of the stadium during the closing ceremony for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 23, 2014. (REUTERS)

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A spectator holds a Russian national flag as he arrives for the closing ceremony for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at the Olympic Park in Sochi February 23, 2014. (REUTERS)